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Tea: Peachy Keen Iced Tea

Source of Recipe


From "Grilling Vegan Style" by John Schlimm



List of Ingredients



• 1½ cups sugar
  
• 6½ cups water
  
• 4 regular green tea bags of choice (peach or orange-flavored, if desired); any paper or string removed
  
• 1 pound peaches, peeled and pitted
  
• Skewered peach slices, for garnish
  






Instructions



1. In a small saucepan, create a simple syrup by combining the sugar and 1½ cups of water over medium to high heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside to cool.
   
   
2. In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the remaining 5 cups of water to a boil, remove from the heat, and add the teabags, allowing them to steep for 10 to 15 minutes, or longer until desired strength and color. Remove the bags and cool the tea in the refrigerator for about half an hour.
   
   
3. Using a food mill or blender, purée the peaches, then strain through a fine sieve or strainer. In a large, glass serving pitcher, combine the simple syrup, tea, and peach purée, stirring well. Add more water, if needed, for desired taste and consistency. Serve the tea in tall clear glasses and garnish with the skewered peach slices.
   
   Makes 4 to 6 servings.